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Homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

Rich chocolate peanut butter cups made with wholesome ingredients. These easy homemade treats are vegan, gluten free, and lower in carbs while still delivering classic chocolate peanut butter flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Shell
  • 1.5 cups vegan dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil for melting chocolate
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup or sugar-free syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup almond flour optional for thicker filling
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt optional topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Mini muffin pan or silicone molds
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners or use silicone molds.
  2. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon melted chocolate into each liner to form the base layer.
  4. Freeze for 5 minutes until the chocolate layer is firm.
  5. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond flour until smooth.
  6. Add about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter mixture on top of each chocolate base and flatten slightly.
  7. Cover the peanut butter layer with remaining melted chocolate.
  8. Sprinkle sea salt or crushed peanuts on top if desired.
  9. Freeze for 15–20 minutes until fully set, then remove from molds and serve.

Notes

Store peanut butter cups in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage. For keto versions use sugar-free chocolate and a low-carb sweetener.